Education Coordinator

IMAGINATION STATION

Education Coordinator

Full Time

Description:  The Education Coordinator is responsible for managing the team that delivers specific programming for the Programs department. This position manages the preparation, scheduling, training and delivery of a variety of Imagination Station programs, both on-site and in the community. This programming includes, but is not limited to, Think Tank Workshops, Virtual Programming, Workshops on Wheels, Star Lab, Science Festivals and grant-funded programming. Program responsibilities also includes serving as a lead supervisor for summer camp and all homeschool programming. This individual should be comfortable delivering to a variety of audiences and training team to do the same. This position is responsible for purchasing supplies within a determined budget. The Education Coordinator is expected to prepare the Education team to deliver Imagination Station programming effectively and accurately, in an engaging manner that meets or exceeds our standards for delivery. Up to 50% of this position’s time could be involved in direct delivery, depending on programming demands.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, train and schedule all team responsible for the delivery of all Imagination Station programs as assigned; meeting or exceeding Imagination Station’s high standards for content delivery
• Schedule all programs and manage all inquiries regarding assigned programming
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of summer camp from June – August
• Inventory and purchase supplies. Identify needed supplies and stay within budget
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of all homeschool programming
• Review delivery goals and, working with the Education Manager, develop a plan to reach outlined goals
• Schedule programming and prepare all materials independent of the Education Manager
• Implement the evaluation process for assigned programs
• As necessary, market existing programming to assist in reaching revenue

goals

• Ensure that team delivers all programs on-time and includes all marketed components
• Build relationships with teachers, administrators and school systems through program delivery

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Education is preferred, or related experience in education, science or museum studies
• Background or interest in science is preferred
• Working knowledge of the Ohio and Michigan learning standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and efficient in time management
• Willingness to learn, take direction and work independently and efficiently
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility while efficiently working with others